coastal [noun]

Dhoo

Maana (Definition)

A hand-hammered heavy brass vessel used to draw well water in historical Swahili towns.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

traditional Swahili brass bucket

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ndoo ya shaba

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Bajuni / Swahili

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Bibi aliteka maji ya kisima kwa dhoo ya shaba."

Translation: Grandmother drew well water using a brass bucket.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Dondoo Chombo cha tanga Eka shaba